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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.16, 506.30 and 314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.16, 506.30 and 314.88 is: 434.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.16 : 506.30 = 314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.16/506.30 = 314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.16x = 506.30 × 314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.16x = 159,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,423.74/367.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.21

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